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L88 GBR

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 GBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,377 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front of rear (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,334 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,334 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,207 miles

o,s,r wheel bearing has slight play

steering idler arm ball joint has play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure door check strap broken and top door hinge inscure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball to diff (2.4.G.2)

o,s,r wheel bearing has slight play

steering idler arm ball joint has play

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,491 miles

oil leak at front

rear prpop shaft loose

Fail 21 Jul 2015 76,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak at front

rear prpop shaft loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,371 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,367 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,738 miles

Centre Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear shockers very weak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,738 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear shockers very weak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L88 GBR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 GBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L88 GBR registered?

L88 GBR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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